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Monthly Archives: February 2020
Public welcome at the Ecology and Evolution series – Autumn
Series two for Autumn 2020, builds on our summer Ecology and Evolution Series to discover how we can better protect our most threatened species as they adapt to our changing environments. Join us as our experts share their research. When: Friday 6 March to Friday 29 May 2020 Time: 3:00pm – 4:00 pm Location: Benham Lecture Theatre, […]
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PODCAST: Associate Professor Patrick O’Connor interviewed by ABC Adelaide
Will European bees be relocated into Australia’s national parks after the bushfires? Much natural habitat was lost in the recent bushfires, which has led to commercial bees losing their source of food. Beekeepers are pushing for access to move commercial hives in to national parks and other unburnt public land. Associate Professor Patrick O’Connor recently wrote for […]
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Top twelve finalists visit University of Adelaide for Planetfix Competition
Over summer, a group of climate action-orientated year 8 to 12 students participated in a writing workshop held at the University of Adelaide. The school-aged students attended the University to learn about the research our Environment Institute members are undertaking. Students entered the competition answering “In 50 words or less, what your best solution to climate […]
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PUBLIC SEMINAR: Ecology and Evolution Series – Summer #4
For this series, we’re exploring global problems and local solutions in ‘Adapting to extreme weather in our changing world’. You are welcome to join us for the fourth Ecology and Evolution Summer Series public event. In this seminar we explore how one of Australia’s favourite native flowers are being impacted by climate change and how […]
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National parks threatened by introduction of commercial honeybees
Native insects have seen a dramatic loss in numbers during the recent Australian bushfires. In an article featured in the The Conversation, the University of Adelaide’s Associate Professor Patrick O’Connor, talks about the considerable losses sustained by honeybee industry in the recent fires. This has led to commercial beekeepers pushing for access to move commercial […]
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University of Adelaide researchers raise awareness on the importance of satellite imagery for mapping bushfire impacts
The Conversation features lessons learnt by Boone Law as he mapped bushfire impacted areas on Kangaroo Island. By PhD candidate Wallace Boone Law with contributions from Megan M. Lewis. My recent experience suggests there is a considerable knowledge gap between ‘Big Satellite Data’ and ‘those who need it’. Megan and I share the concern that neither the general public […]
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PUBLIC SEMINAR: Impact of our changing weather on wildfire behaviour and natural environments
Curious. Cutting-edge. Community. For our Series One, we’re exploring global problems and local solutions in ‘Adapting to extreme weather in our changing world’. Join us as we explore the impact of our changing weather on wildfire behaviour and our natural environments. Date: Friday 21st February 2020 Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, followed by drinks […]
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Schools that reconnect children with Nature, increase wellbeing and academic performance
As urbanisation and digital access increases, children are growing up without the understanding and experience of what nature is. Engagement with nature has multiple reported physical, mental and social benefits, as well as improves conservation behaviour. Engagement with nature may therefore be an effective way to target the current decline in child wellbeing and academic […]
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PUBLIC SEMINAR: Students introductory PhD seminars on marine environments
Curious. Cutting-edge. Community. For our Series One, we’re exploring global problems and local solutions. Join us as we explore the impact of our behaviour on marine environments. Two of our PhD students will present their cutting-edge research, backed by some of our world-leading experts in marine biology. Date: Friday 14th February 2020 Time: 3:00 pm […]
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